OFFICIAL NOW: Manchester United completes the signing of £40m champions league winner,Player in London now to undergo medical – announcement tomorrow
OFFICIAL NOW: Manchester United completes the signing of £40m champions league winner,Player in London now to undergo medical – announcement tomorrow
As per reports in the Spanish media, Man Utd have agreed a deal to sign Miguel Gutierrez, who currently plays for Girona.
The 22-year-old was part of the Real Madrid squad that won the La Liga and the Champions League two years ago.
However, he rose to fame with Girona in the past two years, especially in the last campaign under the management of Michel.
The youngster’s current contract with the La Liga side will expire in 2027 and he earns a low salary of around £280,000 a year.
Real Madrid have an option to buy the player back this summer for a fee of just 8 million euros (Cadena Ser).
The Express have cited reports in Spain and claimed that the European champions will activate the clause to bring Gutierrez back.
However, they have already agreed a deal worth £34m to sell the left back to Man Utd, who are looking to replace Shaw.
Last season, Gutierrez was not only solid at the back but also made crucial contributions in the attacking third.
He started 35 games in the league, scored 2 goals, provided 7 assists and helped Girona keep 12 clean sheets as they qualified for the UEFA Champions League.
Luke Shaw has been a loyal servant for Man Utd but over the years, he has proved to be highly injury prone.
Even last season under Ten Hag, he only started 12 games in the Premier League and was mainly absent due to muscle concerns.
It is time to replace Shaw and Gutierrez would be a quality replacement. However, the Spaniard will have to give up CL football next term to move to Man Utd.
